Everyone knows what oatmeal tastes like, but did you know you can eat whole oat groats too? They are a perfect choice for savory grain salads because they are firm and slightly chewy, and hold up well to a tangy vinaigrette. Serve this grain salad for lunch, or top it with baked chicken or brined pork chops for dinner. See the recipe for Basic Oat Groats if you have never cooked them before, and be sure to look for certified gluten-free oat groats if you are following a gluten-free diet.
Preparation Note
This recipe requires cooked oat groats. These can be cooked and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead of time.
Ingredients
Salad
2 cups
cooked
oat groats
1
oranges
supremed or cut into segments
1
fennel bulbs
julienned
½ small
red onions
julienned
½ cups
pumpkin seeds
toasted
½ cups
shaved parmesan cheese
Dressing
½ cups
freshly squeezed
orange juice
(about 1 orange)
1 teaspoons
dijon mustard
1 cloves
garlic
crushed
¼ teaspoons
sea salt
¼ teaspoons
freshly ground
black pepper
½ cups
extra virgin olive oil
